The Punjab Traffic Police has extended its enforcement of unpaid e-challan fines to all districts in the province, leveraging digital tools under the Safe Cities system to streamline operations. Previously active only in Lahore, the campaign now enables traffic and Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) wardens throughout Punjab to take action against vehicles with outstanding dues. This marks a significant expansion in the province’s use of technology to ensure compliance with traffic laws and enhance road safety.
CTO Lahore, Dr. Athar Waheed, confirmed that the enforcement drive has been formalized province-wide from this week. Officers have been equipped with a mobile application that provides real-time access to vehicle records, allowing instant verification of e-challan status. Using this app, wardens on the ground can now identify violators and collect fines directly at the point of contact, eliminating the need for central recovery teams or delays in enforcement.
This technology-driven initiative reflects a shift in how traffic violations are managed and penalized. Earlier, the responsibility of recovering e-challan fines was limited to special teams operating only within Lahore. Under the updated system, every traffic and highway officer across Punjab has now been authorized to act independently using the app. This is expected to significantly increase compliance as drivers become more accountable and the system expands in reach.
In the initial phase of the campaign, results have already been substantial. During May, traffic police collected Rs. 22.6 million in fines from over 37,000 vehicle and motorcycle owners. This figure jumped sharply in June, with recoveries reaching Rs. 86 million from 129,000 violators. Combined, Rs. 108.6 million has been recovered in just two months, illustrating the effectiveness of deploying digital enforcement tools at scale.
Officials anticipate a further increase in compliance and collections in the coming weeks as the system is now operational in all urban and rural areas of the province. The use of real-time data and on-site recovery mechanisms enhances the transparency and efficiency of traffic law enforcement. The integration with the Safe Cities system enables centralized monitoring while providing field officers with actionable insights.
The Punjab government’s investment in digital traffic enforcement is part of its wider digital governance goals, aligning with efforts to reduce manual processes, increase transparency, and use real-time intelligence for public safety. With this province-wide rollout, the traffic police is also expected to generate valuable data that can support planning, improve resource allocation, and guide future infrastructure and policy development.
CTO Dr. Athar Waheed emphasized that large-scale recoveries are only the beginning. As more officers adopt the app-based system and public awareness grows, both compliance and accountability are expected to improve across Punjab’s roads.
